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Georgian Building. Early classical revival. Why is it called "Georgian?". Early Georgian is a continuation of baroque elaboration paneled interior walls, Flemish bond on the exterior. Classical details used but in free stylistic treatments. Rosewell , Mann Page I, 1726-1737. Sabine Hall. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Georgian Building
Early classical revival
Why is it called "Georgian?"
• Early Georgian is a continuation of baroque elaboration– paneled interior walls, – Flemish bond on the exterior.– Classical details used but in free stylistic
treatments.
Rosewell, Mann Page I, 1726-1737
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Rosewell
Sabine Hall
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Mantle piece, Shirley begun 1738, Charles City County
Shirley, stairs mid-18th centuryJames Bryce House, Annapolis, MD 1767-1773
Stair terminology• What are stairs: steps leading from one level to another
horizontal treadsvertical risers
• Stair carriage -- timbers that support the stairs and to which the treads and risers are nailed
• newel post -- short post that supports the handrails and stringboards of a stairway• curtail step -- lower step of a stair having one or both ends of the tread
terminating in a scroll• baluster (banister)-- often classical, support handrail and enclose side of stairs.• Outer edge is called a string• edge of steps exposed - open string (brackets often applied under the
nosing of the tread)• edge of steps covered by string board, closed stringer• Described by the construction and shape• winder stairs have a central newel, when treads are wedge-shaped• dog-leg stairs -- double run with a landing between• open well have a space between the two runs of the stairs• free standing Circular or elliptical stairs -- joiner's showpiece
Sash windows
Modillion cornice
Christ church, Lancaster